The Summer Reading Kickoff is finally back! Lafayette Public Library will host Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration at the Main Library and Parc Putnam on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Summer Reading Kickoff is held in conjunction with the 6th Annual Bicycle Safety Festival taking place in Parc Putnam from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please join us for a day of family fun activities which include a fun jump, book walk, crafts, performers, photo ops, petting zoo, VR demo, food trucks, refreshments, and more! You are invited to dive deep into reading this summer by signing up for the Summer Reading Challenge. The Library is challenging all ages in our community to reach a personal goal of 600 minutes and a combined community goal of 2,000,000 minutes read from June 1 to July 31. Receive prizes for reading and be entered to win a grand prize! For more information, visit LafayettePublicLibrary.org/summer.
Summer Reading Challenge sponsors include Bike Lafayette, Broussard & David LLC, Chick-fil-A, Hub City Cycles, Kart Ranch, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
The Bicycle Safety Festival is proudly sponsored by Broussard & David in partnership with Bike Lafayette, Lafayette Consolidated Government, Lafayette Public Library, Hub City Cycles, Kiwanis Club of Acadiana, and Downtown Lafayette.
Bicyclists of all ages are invited to participate in the free event featuring bicycle safety instruction, bike registration, and inspections. Free disco wheel lights and t-shirts will be given away, while supplies last. Six bikes will be raffled off to those who complete a short bicycle safety course. Festival-goers will also enjoy live music, refreshments, and kid-friendly activities. Visit the Bicycle Safety Festival’s Facebook event page for details.
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